Chamba Hill Station, Himachal Pradesh

Fast facts -	Chamba is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh and is set amidst the scenic mountains of the Himachal region. This scenic town is located at a distance of around 50 kms from Dalhousie.
Did you know -	The town of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh was founded in 920 AD by King Sahil Verma who named the town after his daughter Champavati.
Must do -	Visit the popular tourist spots and the shopping and dining hot spots. Also make excursions to Bharmaur, which was the ancient capital of Chamba.

Chamba is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh and is set amidst the scenic mountains of the Himachal region. This scenic town is located at a distance of around 50 kms from Dalhousie. The scenic beauty and the rich historical tradition make the place one of the well known hill stations in India.

The town of Chamba in Himachal Pradesh was founded in 920 AD by King Sahil Verma who named the town after his daughter Champavati. During the British period, the town served as a popular retreat for travelers. After independence, it was made a part of the state of Himachal Pradesh.

There are lots of tourist spots in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. In addition to its scenic beauty, the town is full of ancient temples and monuments. Some of the popular attractions in Chamba are Chowgan, Bhuri Singh Museum and Akhand Chandi Palace. Chamba also serves as a gateway for trekking tours to Kashmir. The rugged landscape of the place makes it an ideal place for trekking and mountain hiking trips. One can also make excursions to the Bharmaur, which was the ancient capital of Chamba.

There is a varied range of hotels in Chamba which offer pleasant facilities and services. There are luxury hotels as well as middle range and budget hotels in the area.

Chamba can be conveniently reached from various parts of the state and the country. The nearest airports are located in the cities of Jammu and Amritsar. Road network also connects the town with other places like Pathankot, Delhi, Chandigarh, Leh and other places.